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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,243.59, 18,276.11 and 7,193.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,243.59, 18,276.11 and 7,193.81 is: 9,927.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,243.59 : 18,276.11 = 7,193.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,243.59/18,276.11 = 7,193.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,243.59x = 18,276.11 × 7,193.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,243.59x = 131,474,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,474,735.53/13,243.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,927.42

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